Since joining the Company, Yoshinori Matsuzaki had built his career as Store Manager and contributed to the development of the Beauty & Youth business as General Manager of the Beauty & Youth Division. Subsequently, he assumed the position of Director in June 2018 and led the Company’s mainstay business as General Manager of Business Unit I, supervising all businesses of the trend-consciousness market. Since assuming the position of Representative Director, President and CEO in April 2021, he has demonstrated strong leadership and been playing the role of the highest-level decision-maker and supervisor of business execution in the Group’s management. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, he formulated a long-term vision and a new medium-term management plan for the next stage of growth and improved gross profit margin through higher inventory efficiency.
He is in charge of the overall management of the Group for the achievement of the ongoing medium-term management plan.

Since joining the Company, Takeo Nakazawa has built his career in the finance and accounting and contributed to the improvement of the Company’s financial base through accurate investment decision-making, risk control, etc. He assumed the position of Director in June 2023. As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), he has been responsible for the supervision of the administrative functions throughout the Company, including the Company’s risk management and business accounting. Based on his experience and expertise in finance, he has been instrumental in maintaining the Company’s financial stability.
He is in charge of finance and governance throughout the Group for the achievement of the ongoing medium-term management plan and maximization of the corporate value by improving capital efficiency on a company-wide basis.

Since joining the Company, Kazuyasu Tanaka had built his career as a manager responsible for the United Arrows business and the small business units (SBU) business and greatly contributed to the development of the Company’s women’s label, utilizing his experience as general manager at other companies in the industry and managerial experience at an affiliate of the Company. Subsequently, he assumed the position of Executive Officer and General Manager of Sales Management Division in April 2021 and led the Company’s mainstay business through the improvement of the supply chain, organizational reform, and other measures. In April 2022, he assumed the position of Chief Merchandising Officer (CMO), in which capacity he was responsible for the supervision of
merchandising functions for the enhancement of the product value of the Company. Furthermore, he had promoted appropriate product procurement throughout the Company from the viewpoint of improving profitability.
He is in charge of the new business development throughout the Group for the achievement of the ongoing medium-term management plan.

After joining an audit firm, Toru Nishiwaki obtained a certified public accountant qualification and was in charge of accounting audit services for multiple listed companies as a chief auditor. In addition, after being seconded to the Ministry of Finance, he joined Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. to experience listing examination and finance practice. Thereafter, he gained experience of listing on stock exchanges twice at business companies, and after listing, as a Director, gained experience in directing management in areas such as accounting and finance, legal affairs and compliance, and human resources. Although he has worked for Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., which is the lead managing underwriter of the Company, more than 10 years have already passed since he retired from the said company. He does not have any business relationship or other relationship with the said company, and the said company itself is not a major business partner of the Company nor an entity that holds the Company as a major business partner. Therefore, the Company has judged that there is no problem with his independence as there is no influence of the said company on his career. The Company expects that he will make efforts to improve the governance system that contributes to the improvement of medium- to long-term corporate value and to perform monitoring related to the promotion of sustainability, in the roles of Outside Director and Standing Audit and Supervisory Committee Member. Based on this knowledge and achievements, the Company appointed him as outside director (Audit and Supervisory Committee member) in the belief that he would contribute to the further strengthening of the sound and efficient management of the Company, and he was elected in the 35th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. He satisfies the Independence Determination Standards for Independent Officers set forth by the Company.

Yusaku Kurahashi established Kurahashi Law Office and has been engaged in the resolution of lawsuits and other disputes and in M&A, business reorganization, and corporate legal affairs as its Representative Partner. He has particularly deep knowledge of corporate governance. He also has experience with reviews, clarification of management responsibilities and radical system reforms through participation in third party committees for corporate scandal cases. At the Company, he has served as an Outside Director for four (4) years and as a member of the Audit and Supervisory Committee and the Nomination and Compensation Committee for four (4) years. He has utilized his experience and knowledge to strengthen the corporate governance and internal control systems of the Company. Based on this knowledge and achievements, the Company appointed him as outside director (Audit and Supervisory Committee member) in the belief that he will be able to contribute to the further strengthening of the sound and efficient management of the Company, and he was elected in the 35th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. He satisfies the qualification for independence stipulated by Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. as well as the Independence Criteria for Independent Officers set forth by the Company.

Shiho Takano has extensive experience in marketing, branding, new product development, etc. gained in numerous companies in the food and cosmetics industries, along with many years of deep knowledge as a manager. At the Company, she has served as an Outside Director for two (2) years and as a member of the Audit and Supervisory Committee and the Nomination and Compensation Committee for two (2) years. She has provided objective and neutral advice regarding management overall from a broad perspective not restricted to the industry to which the Company belongs, based on her experience and knowledge. The Company appointed her as outside director (Audit and Supervisory Committee member) in the belief that she would contribute to the further strengthening of the sound and efficient management of the Company, and she was elected in the 35th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. She satisfies the Independence Determination Standards for Independent Officers set forth by the Company.

Matsumoto was among the second group of new graduates who joined the Company. He is the only executive who has developed a career path not as a manager but as an expert. After working in sales and product planning, he has engaged in the designing of brand concepts and given directions as Brand Director for many years, and contributed to the enhancement of brand value by improving products, store interiors, and visual promotions. As Chief Creative Officer (CCO) in charge of overseeing the whole business and corporate branding, his future mission is to take the lead in the field of creativity, which plays a key role together with business in a fashion company and brand, and thereby make UNITED ARROWS a dazzling brand.

Mariko Yamasaki, who joined the Company as a new graduate employee in 1996 through its 2nd annual recruitment campaign, acquired practical experience in publicity and advertising in the Sales Promotion Department and became the Department Manager of the Public Relations Department in 2006. Since then, she has consistently held management roles in the Corporate Planning Department, UNITED ARROWS Business, the Human Resources Department, etc. She excels in value creation for intangible assets including our brands, corporate culture, intellectual property and human resources, and as a female manager with child-rearing experience herself, she has formidable competence for conveying messages both within and outside the Company.
She will supervise the Human Resources Division as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and her mission is to enhance the corporate value of the Company in the medium to long term, responding to corporate and social challenges by increasing the value of our human resources.

He joined the company in 2001 after working in supply chain operations for a major apparel company. He has supported the Product Department with his expertise in production, quality control, and trading, and at times has served as a check and balance.
Since his appointment as General Manager of Supply Chain Management Division, he has expanded the scope of his jurisdiction from commercial distribution to logistics and overseas business and has also served as a director of an overseas subsidiary. He is an indispensable brain in promoting our growth strategy, mainly in the fashion retail business, both in Japan and overseas. In addition to his deep knowledge of the supply chain, he is also well versed in related laws and regulations, business processes, and data management, and plays a role in promoting product compliance and governance.
Currently, he also serves as the head of the UA3.0 B.P.R. Office, department dedicated to the development of the core system for commodity procurement and is engaged in the centralization of data for procurement processes and the promotion of DX. His mission is to provide high product value to customers by promoting product strategies that are in sync with the management strategies of the Group.

Since joining the company in 1998, Mr. Itaya has been involved in the operation of major stores such as the Ikebukuro and Shinjuku locations, strengthening his on-site expertise as a store manager. He played a central role in the UA and BY brand business separation project　and demonstrated strong leadership in store development strategy.
He later gained extensive experience across a broad range of business domains, including business management, visual merchandising, e-commerce, and Promotions. From 2016, he served for five years as the Head of the Drawer brand, significantly contributing to growth in the high-sensitivity, high-value-added women's segment. Since 2021, he has successively served as Head of the Men’s Merchandising Division and Head of the UA Division, where he has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in both offensive and defensive management driven by customer value. As CCO, his mission moving forward is to promote customer value creation across all business units and contribute to deepening the company’s high-sensitivity, high-value-added strategy.

Since joining the company in 2001, Ms. Iwamachi has built her career primarily around merchandising in the women’s product division, leading the growth of our women’s business over many years. He has been involved in a wide range of areas—from product planning to launching new businesses—earning high recognition for both her execution capabilities and product development skills.
Beginning her career as a business leader in 2015, she served as Deputy General Manager of GLR, then General Manager of the Women's Merchandising Division, and since 2024 has overseen business operations as Head of the BY Division. Her deep knowledge of product creation and her solid track record in shaping product concepts that enhance brand value have been firmly established.
As CMO, her mission is to apply her expertise to company-wide MD strategies, contributing to improving planning accuracy across business units and enhancing the overall value of our brand.

Since joining the company in 2007, Mr. Morimoto has gained frontline experience in customer engagement as a sales staff member and store manager. In 2014, he participated in establishing our Taiwan business, contributing to the development of our brand's presence　in　overseas　markets.
Since 2020, he has been involved in management as General Manager of the Taiwan subsidiary, and in 2023, he led the establishment of the Shanghai subsidiary, contributing significantly to the expansion of overseas operations from both operational and managerial perspectives.
As CGSO, his mission is to leverage his rare experience in building businesses from the ground up and establishing brand value overseas to drive the global expansion initiatives the company will pursue going forward. His leadership will contribute not only to overseas operations but also to realizing our corporate philosophy of “setting the standard for lifestyle culture.

After joining the company in 2002 in the Information Systems division, Mr. Ito quickly assumed the role of IT Systems Manager, overseeing the company’s IT infrastructure. He later served as Head of Business Strategy, where he was responsible for financial and performance management within business units, developing a dual perspective that supports business operations through IT and data.
Since 2015, he has held key leadership roles in core businesses—including Deputy Head of BY, Head of GLR, and Head of Outlet Division—accumulating deep experience across diverse value chains. In particular, within the outlet business, he demonstrated strong capabilities in inventory optimization management based on data analysis, significantly contributing to achieving an optimal balance between profitability and inventory levels.
As CSO, his future mission is to position the company’s sustainability initiatives at the core of its business strategy and translate them into meaningful value creation.